Legally, the Stained Tooth Society ringleaders could label this Bordeaux-style blend as Merlot (78%), but censorship means they can’t spell out on the bottle what BFM stands for. They pulled from Bacchus, Birch Creek, Red Heaven and StoneTree vineyards to create tightly packed aromas of dark chocolate, black cherry, pomegranate and pencil shavings. Dense flavors of cherry, chocolate and toasted marshmallow — 40% new oak — feature a good grab of tannin, a fine base of acidity and lingering fruit profile to make for a lengthy farewell.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 336 cases
Alcohol: 14.7%
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